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Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers Prediction NBA Picks 10/25/24
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LA Lakers (1-0) vs Phoenix Suns (1-0)
October 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: LA Lakers -1.5 / Phoenix Suns +1.5 — Over/Under: 228.5
The Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Clippers, and they play the Mavericks and Trail Blazers next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Bradley Beal is averaging 24 points and 3 rebounds. Devin Booker is the third double-digit scorer and Jusuf Nurkic is grabbing 9 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Kings and Cavaliers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 110 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 36 points and 16 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura is averaging 18 points and 5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 9 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 16.7 percent from beyond the arc and 84 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The Suns will be without Josh Okogie, while Grayson Allen and Bradley Beal are probable. The Lakers will be without Christian Koloko, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have won three of their last five games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Lakers’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers Prediction
The LA Lakers seem to be getting a lot of love because of their season opener, but oddsmakers were doubting them entering that game. Now we’re seeing a line shift. I was on the Lakers in their opener against the Kings, but I’m not buying this market move. I was high on the Phoenix Suns entering the season, and I’m going to back them a lot if I can get them in the underdog role. The Suns upgraded at head coach, and Beal looked good in his first game. The Suns are one of the more talented teams in the league. I’ll gladly grab the free bucket with the Suns on the road.Â
